Covjets13 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 I Hi All, Here’s my latest completion, the new tool Airfix Vulcan. What a joy to build, loved every minute, there was virtually no filler, it went together (with a little care) perfectly. I added some wires and piping in to the bomb bay. I also carved off the bombs on the cradles and reworked them to show her cargo has been delivered. I wanted to replicate Black Buck 1, so after lots of reading, looking over loads of photos I think I’ve done her justice. I also wanted to pay tribute to the heroism of Martin Withers and his crew for their outstanding prosecution of the operation. I hope you enjoy the pics Thank you all for looking, just no idea what to build next. Cheers Si 70 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Absolutely outstanding! What a stunning build, it looks perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat101 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Really, really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Jeezee , what a cracker , one of the finest Vulcans i have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 That is a beautifully done Vulcan!! Excellent finish and weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Well done, how did you make the vortex generators on the nose? regards Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldieplod Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 She's a beauty ... Superb 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Planebuilder62 said: Well done, how did you make the vortex generators on the nose? regards Toby Hi Toby, couldn’t find any close up pics, so it’s 1mm x 1mm x 0.4mm plastic strip. Thank guys for your kind words, it was such a lovely kit to build. The book Vulcan 607 is a great inspiration too 🤯 Cheers Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 I don't "know" jets, but you have done such a magnificent subject, such a honour with your obvious skills. Brilliant. The subject feels very familiar having read (and re-read several times) Vulcan 607 by Roland White. It was one of the most un-put-downable books I've come across. The story is VERY British (only we could cope with so much going wrong and then pull it off) that I had to get hold of the other books by the same author. Highly recommended to anyone who doesn't know of them. So, apologies for pinching your thread, take a bow for your hard work. Regards Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Wow! That is one mighty fine Vulcan, and I echo what others have said... it's one of the finest ones I've seen. Stunning paintwork and weathering with a nice backstory too 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 That’s really impressive, excellent job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 What a GREAT Build and presentation. The model is superb...you have done justice to what looks like an excellent new kit from Airfix (I have one patiently waiting in the stash). Well Done, Sir ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 That is outstanding , you should be very proud of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Bobby Dazzler, everything about your build is quality, bomb bay is brilliant, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWessex Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Quite possibly the best built Vulcan I have seen to date, stunning finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 The display is icing on the cake to an already delightful model 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Excellent modelling Si, the paint job is superb and the bomb bay looks so realistic.🙂 Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Very nice! Lovely looking model, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaWeasel Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Absolutely stunning 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Looks great! I forgot about the added vortex generators on Black Buck aircraft, very few photos of them around. I believe it was mainly to do with fuel spilling over the canopy during in flight refuelling. The weathering looks very nicely done, Vulcans weren't the cleanest aircraft. Only things to note are that the tailcone tip looks like the Red Steer Mk.1 version moulded in place but should be the Red Steer Mk.2 version which is included in the kit as an extra part, and the seam around the radome should have been filled because doesn't correlate to any real panel line. With the panel line wash it throws the look of the nose a bit. But that's rivet counting, so doesn't detract from a great model. I see you did add the missing parts to the crew door though, very nicely done. A build with little filler sounds very different to my experience of this kit. Perhaps this is a later one from the production line when they got any issues resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, Adam Poultney said: Looks great! I forgot about the added vortex generators on Black Buck aircraft, very few photos of them around. I believe it was mainly to do with fuel spilling over the canopy during in flight refuelling. The weathering looks very nicely done, Vulcans weren't the cleanest aircraft. Only things to note are that the tailcone tip looks like the Red Steer Mk.1 version moulded in place but should be the Red Steer Mk.2 version which is included in the kit as an extra part, and the seam around the radome should have been filled because doesn't correlate to any real panel line. With the panel line wash it throws the look of the nose a bit. But that's rivet counting, so doesn't detract from a great model. I see you did add the missing parts to the crew door though, very nicely done. A build with little filler sounds very different to my experience of this kit. Perhaps this is a later one from the production line when they got any issues resolved. Thanks Adam, high praise from you👍 Regarding the Red Steer…what is that? I’ve obviously missed it🫣. If it’s an easy fix she could go into the maintenance bay😉 Regarding the panel lines, they don’t match on de-electric “triangular flags” either side on the base of the fin. But honestly I didn’t want to go down that rabbit hole, because it looks just like a Vulcan. Had to add I found the fit of parts generally really good, just lots of test fitting 😉. Thank for you positive critique 👍 cheers Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 This is worth a read….. https://vulcantothesky.org/articles/cold-war-stories-red-steer-the-firebar-affair/ Makes you wonder how many of these types of stories happened during the Cold War. cheers Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 40 minutes ago, Covjets13 said: Regarding the Red Steer…what is that? I’ve obviously missed it🫣. If it’s an easy fix she could go into the maintenance bay😉 Red Steer is what is contained in that bulbous tailcone. The very tip of the tailcone is slightly different between Mk.1 and Mk.2. Duxford's Vulcan helpfully has the cover from a Mk.1 unit on the tail, I suspect Mk.2 was removed as spares and this cover was just what they had. This one is a Red Steer Mk.2 tailcone tip. See how it is slightly longer and disrupts the smooth shape of the tail. There is an alternative part in the kit for this, apparently somewhat of an afterthought but a worthwhile inclusion nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Superb build and finish on your Vulcan including the presentation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Well done! Nice presentation as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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